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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1949

Page

7

Phippsburg notes recount Perkins family history and coastal forts

In Phippsburg on Cox's Head and Cranberry Point the Perkins family story unfolds from a 1812 fort to later homes. The area saw Civil War era earthworks, four cannons relocated in 1814, and lifelong seafaring ties. Local residents share holiday memories, storms, and community notes including school, PTA meetings, car troubles, and church roles among families like Perkins, Seavey, and Bowker.

Phippsburg Perkins Cox's Head Thomas M. G. Perkins John Perkins Atkins Bay Hunniwells Point Cox’s Head Cranberry Point Harold Seavey Squirrel Point Minott Wharf Portland Hamilton McCourt RFD 4 Wyman Howard Bowker Meadowbrook Road J. Arthur Stevens Frank Cunningham East Boothbay Thomas Totman Totman Omar Perry Bowie Perry House Winneganee Village Perry

Dormitories at YMCA Well Filled in Bath War Housing

Dormitories built at the Y M C A to aid wartime housing in Bath remain active. With 21 rooms for 34 residents, 31 men lived there at year end 1948. Most occupants were crew of the U S S Epperson at Bath Iron Works, others worked in the city. Names include Gerrit Van Velzen Clyde L Love Walter Gillard Raymond Hopkins Thomas Williamson Clyde Brandon Milton E Knipple Lewis E Samuels Elbert Wheat Richard Carney George Tompkins Robert Wilkerson Eql Q Adams E F Jordan Thomas F Varnadoe M G Violanti Norman LeBlanc G E Rogue plus Phillip J Nichols Harold P Brooks James F Feeney Robert Gordon James Hall Mauricie D Casey Frank C MacFarlane Roland B Robinson Charles Rhein John Cassidy Herman W Cole George W Neild and others.

Y.M. C.A Bath U.S.S. Epperson Bath Iron Works Corp U.S.S Gerrit van Velzen Clyde L. Love Walter Gillard Raymond Hopkins Thomas Williamson Clyde Brandon Milton E. Knipple Lewis E. Samuels Elbert Wheat Richard Carney George Tompkins Robert Wilkerson Eql Q. Adams E. F. Jordan Thomas F. Varnadoe M. G. Violanti Norman LeBlanc G E. Rogue Phillip J. Nichols Round Pond Harold P. Brooks James F. Feeney South Portland Robert Gordon James Hall Topsham Mauricie D. Casey York Village Frank C. MacFarlane Lake Worth Fla Roland B. Robinson Charles Rhein John Cassidy Herman W. Cole Keats Hill George W. Neild South Thomaston

Bath Philco dealer heads to Palm Beach convention

Roy G. Stewart proprietor of Stewart's Philco store Bath and Bath Chamber of Commerce president left for Palm Beach Fla to attend Philco dealers convention. He won a Class B dealer contest and his trip is all expenses paid. Paul Kelley invited to Philadelphia with winning servicemen. Five special trains depart for Palm Beach serving dealers. Stewart will join a New York City train and plans to return mid January. Judith Ann Sargent returns to Long Meadow Mass to teach kindergarten after holidays with her parents in Bath.

Roy G. Stewart Stewart Philco Front Street Bath Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach Fla Paul Kelley Bath Philadelphia New York City

Parker Head PTA Holds Christmas Meeting and Seeks New Officers

Parker Head PTA held its Christmas meeting with secretary Mrs Eugene Harrington presiding in the absence of the president. Eight members attended the session and gifts were exchanged followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be at the vestry. A sewing circle supper at Bodwell Grange and a miscellaneous shower for Edmund Furber and his bride were noted with about 40 present. Several Parker Head residents attended school events and visits from Bath, Brunswick and West Baldwin were recorded along with car fires and new year gatherings.

Parker Head Pta Eugene Harrington Albert Gray Earl Lowell Leston Harrington Bodwell Grange Edmund Furber Bath Maurice Pye Grange Parker Head Billy Kraft Brunswick H. D. Mank, Jr L. T. Harrington Arthur Barkalo

V F A Holds Meeting Chooses Brooke Chevrolet Honorary Member

The V F A No 1 met at 1 Engine House Marshall Street and accepted an offer from Brooke Chevrolet Inc to provide a building, naming founder Mr Brooke an honorary life member. Ralph F Mittendorf and fellow supporters also received honorary life membership. Land location plans, fife and drum corps progress, and membership growth were reported with elections set for Jan 12.

Torrent No. No Marshall Street Brooke Brooke Chevrolet, Inc Ralph F. Mittendorf Fife and Drum Corps

Povich Sons Host 32 Teens After New Year Dance

Albert and Donald Povich of 980 Middle Street entertained 32 youths at their home after the Junior League New Year dance on Friday. The brothers, home from two weeks of college vacation, plan to return to Georgetown Law in Washington and the University of Maine at Orono.

Albert Donald Povich Morris S. Povich Middle Street Georgetown Law School Washington, D. C Donald Orono University of Maine

Bay Point Suffers Severe Rain and Wind Storm

A brutal Friday storm hit Bay Point with heavy rain and high winds flooding low areas and creating ponds along normally dry ground. Local residents and visitors endured damage while sheriff officers and a fish and game warden patrolled cottages and nearby Kennebec Point.

Work Completed on Seguin Island Keeper’s House Wing

Alden P. Denham Jr and crew finished a one and a half story wing addition to the Seguin Island keeper’s house. Excavation in solid ledge, concrete block foundation, new heating by Chester H. McCabe, plumbing and sanitary changes, and a 30 ton material haul by scow and tramway with sea conditions noted. Six to seven weeks on site with crews living on the island and transporting supplies via a 750 foot tram and gasoline powered gear.

Alden P. Denham, Jr Seguin Island Kennebec River Chester H. McCabe Alvah Lewis William Wallace Popham Denham Seguin

Peace Patterns D A R Subject

The piece notes a D A R program on peace patterns with new associate member Dorf. Refreshments were provided by several volunteers and the next meeting on February 1 will include elections of delegates and alternates to the Continental Congress in April.

Dorf Alice Litchfield Zephie Lowell Doris Humphreys Josephine Tubbs Caroline Miller Continental Congress Mostesses Maud Howard Eleanor Butterfield Like Niles Lillian Heald Frances Small

Plan Disaster Institute Names City Officials Attending

Invitations issued to City Council Chairman Merritt Mitchell City Manager Ralph Mittendorf City Marshal Frank L Moriarty Fire Chief Richard J Frates Health Officer Chester H McCabe and Sheriff Charles W Messenger for the disaster institute planning session.

Merritt Mitchell Ralph Mittendorf Frank L. Moriarty Richard J. Frates Chester H. McCabe Charles W. Messenger

Thaw Breaks Up Ice on Sasanoa Gut at Arrowsic

Reports say recent thaw and rains shattered ice at the Gut in the Sasanoa River near Arrowsic. Before the warm spell several smelt shanties were placed on the ice.

Sasanoa Arrowsic

Popham Beach Sees Damage From 60 Mile Gale and Tides

New Year week reports coastal damage after a 60 mile gale with heavy rain and high tides lashing the coast Thursday and Friday. Doors and trellises blown, some leaky roofs, washouts and deep ruts on marsh roads. Community events recount gatherings at Bodwell Grange Hall and Atkins Bay while locals, including Sprague and Oliver families, visit and host relatives.

Mciintyre's Parker Head Bodwell Grange Hall Herbert Sprague Ernest Oliver Atkins Bay Alexander Reed Arthur Allen Woolwich Robert Reed Waldoboro Edward Erskine Robert Bath Lyman Oliver Edith Margaret Berwingvale Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co

Parker Head Community News Summary

Coxs Head telephone service interrupted on Saturday during line repairs. New poles are being installed along Parker Head road. Herbert Lemont of Bath visited Frederick Thomas on Monday. Lewis, Robert and Mary Moore returned to Parker Head School after Christmas recess. Mrs. Sewall C. Moore and daughter Beverly visited Mrs. Lewis Lowell and Mr. Lowell in Parker Head Monday. Edward P. Thomas Jr. aided the National Guard at Bath New Year’s Eve armory dance with the Junior Hospital League. Francis Lander of Parker Head visited the Sewall C. Moore home on Popham Road Sunday.

Herbert Doughty Swanton Wyman Small Point Parker Head Bob Moore Bath Laurence Thayer Wyman Thayer Jane Portland Junior College Clarence Sheffield Perkins Island Tommy Carole Dale Mank Laurence Hoyt West Baldwin Moore Beverly Lewis Lowell Bernard Wyman Elizabeth Wyman Frances Morong Francis Leader J. D. Libby Florence Rollins Peter Gagnon Boston Mertie Shepherd George Watson Brunswick Kenneth Wallace West Point George Oliver Barbara Sprague Vermouth Walter E. Sprague Carl McIntyre Frank D. Scott Ellison Moody Guy Crowley Edward P. Thomas Popham Road Herbert Sprague Candy’s Harbor Elizabeth Oliver J. C. Perkins Stanley James W. Gilman Sebasco Estates Leon Fickett Pejepscot Omar Perry Leah Bowie Lester Oliver Marguerite I. Menulty Athens Bay Mary Welch Helen Gagnon Herbert Lemont Frederick Thomas Lewis Robert Mary Moore Parker Head School Sewall C. Moore Lowell Edward P. Thomas Jr National Guard Armory Junior Hospital League Francis Lander

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Selects Officers for Year

Hyde Park Farm Bureau elected officers including Esther Billington as chairman and Stanley Green as secretary. The meeting at Hyde Park Community Hall on Thursday January 6 will feature Miss Beryl Barton in charge with the topic Better Meals For Less Money.

Hyde Park Kenneth Tice Barton

Miss Jane Irish Returns Home From Boston Work

Miss Jane Irish daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilder Irish 79 Denny Road has returned home after several months in Boston employed by a life insurance company

Jane Irish Wilder Irish Denny Road Boston

Rationing of Food in Great Britain Described Abroad

The writer reports from England on wartime and postwar food rations. Meat stands at 20c weekly, with limited butter, sugar, tea, and eggs. many essentials are controlled while basics like bread and produce remain unrestricted. He notes improved nutrition, universal price controls, and pride in the fair shares system despite occasional grumbles.

Great Britain Independent P. Kendall Niven, Jr Brunswick England BBC Churchill Labor Lord Woolton Conservative John Strachey Britain

Morse High to Sell Westbrook Game Tickets at School

Morse High athletic director Henry D. Small announced tickets for the Morse versus Westbrook basketball game at the Portland Exposition building must be purchased from Morse High between 4 and 6 pm on Thursday or Friday. Reserved and general admission seats are available as demand requires. The varsity game starts at 8 pm Saturday, with Jayvee contests at 7:15 pm, and tickets for the Cheverus game may also be bought at Morse on Monday or Tuesday during school hours.

Morse High-Westbrook Portland Exposition Henry D. Small Morse High Morse Westbrook Small Morse-Westbrook Morse Jayvees Westbrook Jayvees Portland Exposition Building Cheverus Exposition Building

Miss Rivia Greenblatt Returns to UMaine Education Studies

Miss Rivia Greenblatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Solo mon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington Street returns to Orono to resume studies at the University of Maine as a junior in the School of Education.

Rivia Civia Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Orono University of Maine School of Education

Central Church Men Our Club Hosts Weather Expert Talk

The Winter Street Men’s Club will welcome the Central Church Men’s Club as guests Thursday evening. Ernest W. G. Kliemann of the U S Weather Bureau Portland will speak on forecasting reliability and weather charts. Supper at 6 30, business meeting, then address followed by discussion. visitors welcome.

Winter Street Men’s Club Central Church Men’s Club Ernest W. G. Kliemann U. S. Department of Commerce Weather Bureau Portland Kliemann

Birthday Party Honors First Anniversary

Sharyn Ann Bartlett daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Bartlett 396 Washington Street received a birthday party Tuesday afternoon for her first anniversary. Attending were many relatives including Judith Ellen Carol Ann Gail Roger Terry Jeron Jimmy Gail Bruce James E Drake II Sheredith David Bruce Dana William Michael Marsha and others.

Sharyn Ann Bartlett John R. Bartlett Washington Street William Paisley, Jr Judith Ellen Olin Pankhurst Carol’ Ann Arthur Young Gail Roger Morton Holbrook, Jr Terry Edward Stilphen Jeron Jimmy Theryl Robbins Bruce Linwood Temple J. Edward Drake, Jr James E. Drake, II Edward Waters Sheredith David and Herschel Libby Dana Harry Cornish, Jr William Bart O'Donnell Michael Marshall MacDonald Marsha Ethel Hatch

University of Maine Student Returns After Holiday Break

John Wishart junior returns to the University of Maine after holidays. Loyan Sewall Jr of New York City visits his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II of Washington Street. Sewall will return Friday to resume studies at Westminster School at Simsbury Conn.

John Wishart Oliver Street University of Maine Loyan Sewall, Jr New York City Arthur Sewall, II Washington Street Sewall Westminster School Simsbury Conn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bowker Farm Stanley Hutchins PTA Robert Thistle Nazarene Church Ernest Rogers Dromore John Ernest, Jr Fred Hart Raymond Campbell Maxine Wyman Yarmouth Academy George Larrabee William B. Perry Kittery Walter Pierce Famly Gorham Normal School YMCA USS Epperson Florida Judith Ann Sargent George E. Sargent Long Meadow Mass Maine New Hampshire F, C. B. Conn Beaver Tractor Sales RFD Woolwich, Maine Parker Soo Harvard Avenue H. A. Spinney Maine General Hospital Sherman Campbell Dwight Furbish Bay Point Eugene Foster Frank Carlton Sheriff’s Department Kennebec Point E. Tibbetts Eleanor Mains Clarence Butters Crew Plan Disaster Institute Popham Beach Cox Hyde Park Farm Bureau Meeting Anita L. Schuessler National Archives Truman Barkley International Coan Ballantine Peter Ballantine America Central Church Men's Club Winter Street
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